Do better skates make a difference when ice skating?

So, so very important! I literally cannot skate on the plastic rentals at my home rink- I flail about everywhere like a dog in socks and even the simplest of moves becomes a major challenge. read more

Better skates do make a difference, but if the ice feels bumpy, the skates may not be done up tight enough. Also, if it’s the outside which slips then the rental blades are probably not sharp enough for what you are trying to do. If it’s the inside, then again, the skates aren’t tied up tight enough. Hope this helps. read more

Assuming you have skates that fit and are comfortable, a step up or down along the price-point isn't going to make a difference, really. You're better off putting your effort and worry into getting more ice time/coaching/skating in order to improve. read more

A better fitting skate WILL make you a better skater. And if you're skating on old, broken down skates, a stiffer and lighter skate COULD make you a better skater. And if you accidentally find a skate with a profile or pitch that works better for you style, that COULD make you a better skater. read more